Animal Law Express 2026
No fooling. Animal law returns to CLEBC on April 1 with timely and practical updates across the field of animal law, including criminal, tort, family, human rights, and much more!
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Who should attend: Lawyers interested in animal law, lawyers interested in developing a new practice or to carve out some animal law in their existing practice, litigators, lawyers who practice family law, human rights law, personal injury, administrative law or criminal law
Learning level: All levels
Back by popular demand, CLEBC’s third biennial Animal Law course is one you will not want to miss. This exciting, fast-paced, highly regarded half-day course brings together renowned experts in the animal law world, sharing timely updates and fresh insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of animal law—far beyond just dog-bite cases. See how you may incorporate animal law into your practice from our experienced faculty.
In this course, our expert faculty will:
- give up-to-date case law developments under the Criminal Code relating to crimes against animals
- cover the regulatory and enforcement framework of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and the dispute and appeal process for seized animals
- give the scoop on tort and other liability issues involving dogs deemed dangerous or aggressive from both the prosecuting point of view and the defence
- provide the latest guidance on « pet custody » and pet ownership disputes, and animal law in the family law and civil context more generally
- explore key animal-related issues in housing, strata, and human rights law
- allow you to gain forward-looking insights on the future of animal law
Do not miss out on this popular course. Secure your spot now for Animal Law Express 2026 on April 1st, or it may just come back to bite you!
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3.25 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
V. Victoria Shroff, KC — Shroff Animal Law and Adjunct Professor of Animal Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Vancouver
| Pricing | EARLY BIRD Register by Mar. 4/26 |
Regular Price After Mar. 4/26 |
| Webinar | $279 | $319 |
| Webinar Articled Student | $159 | $159 |
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Are you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member? Unable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC? Want to register for a course now, but prefer a monthly payment plan? Registration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials. |
